Location: Holbox Island
Top Things to do in Holbox Island
Top Restaurants in Holbox Island
What to do and see in Holbox Island, Quintana Roo: The Best Nature & Parks
Flamingos and pelicans and herons…oh my! Holbox Island is beloved by bird nerds for its population of exotic avian life. Perched near the Yucatan Peninsula, the island is also a hot spot for whale shark viewing, and kiteboarders love the shallow waters and wide beaches. The white sand streets are relatively unspoiled, as most tourists prefer to party it up in nearby Cancun. A splash in Yalahao Lagoon is about as loco as it gets.
Restaurants in Holbox Island
1. Refugio Holbox
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 92 reviews
Reviewed By alexmezcalito - Isla Mujeres, Mexico
I was there and I was very impressed to see how the staff take care of the dogs, I walk a dog it was a great experience you need to stop by and help to keep this place open they need a lot of help’
2. Yum Balam Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 76 reviews
Reviewed By cate2018 - Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Tui trip to Holbox nature reserve was amazing, to see the flaming in its natural habitat as well as numerous other birds, there are actually more than 300 species for the serious birdwatcher! Hilaria was our super informed, chilled guide, really helpful and looked after everbody so well, making sure everybody had enough time in each place. Time to walk in the beautiful shallow blue sea and a wonderful boat trip to Holbox island to continue the tour on Golf buggies. All the colourful houses painted in graffiti art and eco hotels blending in with the precious surroundings. Two hours free time to explore or sunbathe at a beachfront hotel with lunch included. Return on the fast ferry.
3. Isla De La Pasion
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4 reviews
4. Playa Punta Cocos
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 194 reviews
Reviewed By alexmezcalito - Isla Mujeres, Mexico
Great views! I a great spot for tanning, not to crowded!! Outstanding place to enjoy sunset!! You can see Flamingos!!
5. Holbox Island
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 703 reviews
Reviewed By 773alastairg - Servion, Switzerland
Some beautiful beaches and delicious food. Currently still quite basic, with sand roads and limited street lighting and internet. Plenty of birdlife to be seen and other wildlife too, plus of course the stunning sea. (right on the boarder between the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean). Still low key, but under development, so likely to change going forward. That'll be a sad loss.
6. Punta Mosquito
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 61 reviews
Reviewed By krys_k - London, United Kingdom
To get here it’s best to hire a bike and cycle as far as you can north. After that, it’s a bit of a trek through thickets / along the beach until you can’t go any further. And then you turn left and walk into the sea until you hit the sandbar. Turn right, walk along the sandbar and you’re there (alternatively instead of walking along the beach walk out to the sandbar as soon as you see it). I’m guessing the experience is different depending on the tide. For us, wading through the turquoise waters was a waist deep affair, the sandbar below the knees. A very beautiful ‘beach’.
7. Yalahau Lagoon
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 536 reviews
Reviewed By vidyanahar
This is a very scenic lagoon with green waters coming from the Gulf of Mexico, and blue waters coming from the Caribbean Sea. You can actually see the different shades of water. It offers shallow waters by the island of Holbox with very firmly packed white sand underneath the waters. This allows one to walk in 3 ft water for at least a mile inside!
